LM Peak
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
LM Peak is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 33/100. The moon is 93% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at LM Peak
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 64% | 67/100 |
| February | 60% | 64/100 |
| March | 64% | 67/100 |
| April | 70% | 72/100 |
| May ★ | 77% | 77/100 |
| June | 73% | 74/100 |
| July | 70% | 72/100 |
| August | 64% | 67/100 |
| September | 66% | 69/100 |
| October | 73% | 74/100 |
| November | 67% | 69/100 |
| December | 64% | 67/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near LM Peak: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to LM Peak for each.
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Coyote Crossing
Darkness: 91/100 · 27.2 km from LM Peak
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Paisano Village RV Park & Inn
Darkness: 89/100 · 26.4 km from LM Peak
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Big Bend Motor Inn
Darkness: 88/100 · 26.8 km from LM Peak · Terlingua
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Mission Lodge
Darkness: 88/100 · 26.9 km from LM Peak · Terlingua
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Chisos Mining Co. Motel
Darkness: 88/100 · 28 km from LM Peak
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Live prices around Alpine
Alpine is the closest base to LM Peak with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Texas
- South Rim Viewpoint 5.7 km · Sky Score 70/100
- The Window Viewpoint 6.4 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Animal Highways 7.3 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Big Bend National Park 8.5 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook 11.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).